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Chevrolet Malibu by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 11 model years of the Chevrolet Malibu (2015–2025). The 2025 model is rated 31 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 20 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Chevrolet Malibu years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Malibu | 1 | 31 mpg | 1 | 12 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Malibu | 1 | 31 mpg | 2 | 44 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Malibu | 1 | 30 mpg | 2 | 72 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Malibu | 2 | 26–32 mpg | 1 | 99 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Malibu | 2 | 26–32 mpg | 2 | 90 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Malibu | 2 | 26–32 mpg | 1 | 199 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Malibu | 3 | 26–46 mpg | 1 | 195 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Malibu | 3 | 26–46 mpg | 6 | 711 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Malibu | 3 | 26–46 mpg | 4 | 726 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Malibu | 4 | 26–46 mpg | 10 | 865 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Malibu | 2 | 24–29 mpg | 3 | 267 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Chevrolet Malibu recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Chevrolet Malibu year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V212000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Apr 2, 2026; model years 2023, 2024, 2025
- 24V575000 — Equipment: Other: Owners/service/other manual, reported Aug 1, 2024; model years 2024
- 22V923000 — Structure: Frame and members, reported Dec 14, 2022; model years 2022, 2023
- 22V359000 — Seats, reported May 19, 2022; model years 2021
- 21V649000 — Seat belts: Rear/other: Retractor, reported Aug 20, 2021; model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- 20V668000 — Power train: Automatic transmission, reported Oct 29, 2020; model years 2018
- 19V642000 — Engine, reported Sep 6, 2019; model years 2018
- 18V576000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Caliper, reported Aug 30, 2018; model years 2018
- 18V400000 — Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification, reported Jun 14, 2018; model years 2016, 2017, 2018
- 18V358000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported May 31, 2018; model years 2016, 2017, 2018
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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